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45,211 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier engine bay (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/r and o/s/r upper cab lights not working
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier leisure battery carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible faded (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible faded (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
various surface corrosion to suspension components
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin exhaust tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 56% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
various surface corrosion to suspension components
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (1.2.1 (b) (i))
exhaust tailpipe corroded
offside front inner driveshaft gaiter leaking
slight wear in steering rack
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
exhaust tailpipe corroded
various under body surface corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tailpipe corroded (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside, offside (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust tailpipe corroded
slight play in o/s front wheel bearing
Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
exhaust tailpipe corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
exhaust tailpipe corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
leisure battery tray deteriorated
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
leisure battery tray deteriorated
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s rear steel brake pipe has slight corrosion
slight misting of oil around o/s front strut
slight play in both front suspension arm ball joints
chassis corroded around engine mounting assembly,o/s front
n/s washer inoperative
n/s wiper blade split on end
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
chassis corroded around engine mounting assembly,o/s front
n/s washer inoperative
n/s wiper blade split on end
n/s o/s front tyre treads cracking
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s o/s front tyre treads cracking
lesuire battery tray corroded.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front radiator lower member corroded.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
EXCESS CORROSION TO O/S/F CROSS MEMBER
MODERATE PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
SLIGHT PLAY FROM O/S/F STEERING RACK ,CAUSING SLIGHT KNOCKING NOISE
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING
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N538 XDV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1996 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 74,888 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N538 XDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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N538 XDV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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